Cutting Crown Molding Non-Compound Method
(Vertically Nested)
The advantage to cutting crown molding
using this method is that no bevel cut is
required. Therefore, when adjusting the
saw for non square corners, the user
needs to only adjust the miter system, as
opposed to both miter and bevel systems
when laying crown materials flat. All
DEWALT Miter Saws have a tall sliding
fence to support larger crown molding
nested vertically against the fence. When
cutting with this method, use the crown
stops to support material. The DW713,
DW715, DW716, DW717 and DW718 all
use the DW7084 crown stops.
The Capacities Cutting Crown Vertically
On Each Saw Are As Follows:
• DW713 - up to 4-1/2" crown
• DW715 - up to 5-1/4" crown
• DW716 - up to 6-5/8" crown
• DW718 - up to 6-5/8" crown
• DW717 - up to 6-1/4" crown
Always Remember:
When cutting crown in this
orientation the bottom of the
molding goes against the fence
(Bottom of molding is decorative
side). Think of the table of the
saw being the ceiling, and the
fence as being the wall.
INSIDE CORNER
Left Side:
1. Miter Right at 45º
2. Save Right End of Cut
1. Bottom of the molding - rest against fence
Top of the molding - rest against table
2. Angled “flats” on back of molding must rest squarely on
the fence and base of the saw. If you have trouble
finding the exact location of the “flats”, put a pencil
mark on the table or base so that all of the molding is
positioned on the saw in the same manor or use
DEWALT accessory DW7084.
OUTSIDE CORNER
Left Side:
1. Miter Left at 45º
SAVE RIGHT
Right Side:
1. Miter Left at 45º
SAVE LEFT
2. Save Left End of Cut
2. Save Right End of Cut
SAVE RIGHT
Right Side:
1. Miter Right at 45º
SAVE LEFT
2. Save Left End of Cut
Cutting Crown Molding Compound Method (Flat)
When setting bevel and miter angles for
all compound miters, remember that:
The angles presented for crown moldings are very precise and difficult to set
exactly. Since they can shift slightly and
very few rooms have exactly square
corners, all settings should be tested on
scrap moldings. The following two chart
shows settings are for all U.S. Standard
Crown Molding with 52° and 38°
angles, and assume that the angle
between the wall is 90°. The chart at
the end of this article lists the appropriate miter-bevel settings for both
52°/38° and 45°/45° Ceiling Wall Crown
Moldings with angle-between-wall
ranges of 67°-179°.
52/38 Crown Molding
45/45 Crown Molding
52°
38°
45°
45°
PRETESTING WITH SCRAP MATERIAL IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT!
Compound Method (Flat) Using DW713/ DW715
Compound Miter Saw
1. Molding laying with broad back surface down flat on saw table.
2. You must flip the material around to cut both ends of the inside and outside corners.
INSIDE CORNER
Left Side:
1. Top of Molding Against Fence
2. Bevel Set at 33.85º
3. Miter Right at 31.62º
4. Save Left End of Cut
SAVE LEFT
Right Side:
1. Bottom of Molding Against Fence
2. Bevel Set at 33.85º
3. Miter Left at 31.62º
4. Save Left End of Cut
SAVE LEFT
OUTSIDE CORNER
Left Side:
1. Bottom of Molding Against Fence
2. Bevel Set at 33.85º
3. Miter Left at 31.62º
4. Save Right End of Cut
SAVE RIGHT
Right Side:
1. Top of Molding Against Fence
2. Bevel Set at 33.85º
3. Miter Right at 31.62º
4. Save Right End of Cut
SAVE RIGHT
TOP OF MOLDING DOESN’T HAVE DECORATIVE EDGE, BOTTOM OF MOLDING
HAS DECORATIVE EDGE
Compound Method (Flat) Using DW716/ DW717 Double
Bevel Miter Saws
1. Molding laying with broad back surface down flat on saw table.
2. Top of the molding always rests against the fence for all cuts. No need to flip the material.
INSIDE CORNER
Left Side:
1. Top of Molding Against Fence
2. Bevel Left at 33.85º
3. Miter Right at 31.62º
4. Save Left End of Cut
OUTSIDE CORNER
Left Side:
1. Top of Molding Against Fence
2. Bevel Right Set at 33.85º
3. Miter Left at 31.62º
4. Save Left End of Cut
SAVE LEFT
SAVE LEFT
Right Side:
1. Top of Molding Against Fence
2. Bevel Right Set at 33.85º
3. Miter Left at 31.62º
4. Save Right End of Cut
SAVE RIGHT
Right Side:
1. Top of Molding Against Fence
2. Bevel Left at 33.85º
3. Miter Right at 31.62º
4. Save Right End of Cut
SAVE RIGHT
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